YO Low Vision Magnified
Date: 12/09/2023 (AEST)
Venue: Rupert Myers Building (M15), Southern Dr, UNSW, Kensington, NSW, 2052
Provider: Young Optometrists
Contact: Jack Gordon, [E] y.optoms@gmail.com, [P] 0437522308
Learning Objectives
- To understand the key factors that contribute to mental health changes in vision loss.
- To undestand strategies that assist mental health and coping.
- To understand pathways to psychological support for patients.
- To provide attendees with the fundamental knowledge of low vision and its impact on visual function and daily living activities as well as the confidence in clinical examination techniques in low vision assessment.
- To recognise the effects of vision loss of the mental health of patients in order to support and refer low vision patients appropriately.
- To recognise the importance of multidisciplinary care for patients with visual impairment and the support available to them
- To appreciate additional questions that may be helpful during history to guide consultation
- Understand what is the Assistive technology service and what’s involved?
- To list funding and financial support options for patients with Vision Impairment
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.5
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Low Vision and Mental Health |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Low Vision Assessment |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |
| Name |
|---|
| Low Vision Services, Guide Dogs |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.5 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 0.5 |